We honor ourselves when we honor each other
To create a lasting community, we must start with a solid framework
To ensure that a good time is had by all, attendees are asked to be mindful of others and observe the following list of expected behaviors
Winsome Choose Some
Code of Conduct
01.
Play games to conclusion
Never leave a game prematurely simply because you decide that you no longer have a shot at winning. You may steer the game to its natural conclusion but you may not abandon the game outright. If you schedule a game in advance, show up on-time and communicate properly if you will be late.
02.
Rules errors happen
To respect everyone’s time in the event of a rules error, unless it is otherwise trivial to reconstruct the would-be-valid game-state, offer an appropriate remuneration or penalty and move on.
03.
Sportsmanlike gameplay
No cheating, on purpose or by accident. Be honest whenever you notice an unintentional error made by you or someone else that turns out to benefit you or disbenefit another player.
04.
Open information
The vast majority of Winsome Games are perfect information finite-state machines; if money, stock certificates, end-game triggers, etc. should be public information, do not intentionally hide these from others.
01.
Play games to conclusion
Never leave a game prematurely simply because you decide that you no longer have a shot at winning. You may steer the game to its natural conclusion but you may not abandon the game outright. If you schedule a game in advance, show up on-time and communicate properly if you will be late.
02.
Rules errors happen
To respect everyone’s time in the event of a rules error, unless it is otherwise trivial to reconstruct the would-be-valid game-state, offer an appropriate remuneration or penalty and move on.
03.
Sportsmanlike gameplay
No cheating, on purpose or by accident. Be honest whenever you notice an unintentional error made by you or someone else that turns out to benefit you or disbenefit another player.
04.
Open information
The vast majority of Winsome Games are perfect information finite-state machines; if money, stock certificates, end-game triggers, etc. should be public information, do not intentionally hide these from others.
05.
Observe rules collectively
If you believe another player forgot an important rule, let them know if it will affect them. If you believe the teacher omitted an important rule, respectfully acknowledge such without condescending them.
06.
Allow for honest mistakes
If someone realizes, soon after finishing their turn, that they forgot a rule or circumstantial bonus that would help them, permit the appropriate beneficial alternative, without insisting a complete do-over.
07.
Random is just random
Do not complain when output-randomness hinders your position. Do not degrade someone else when you feel that they won due to the luck-of-the-draw.
08.
Not everyone's an expert
If there is a well-known dominant strategy, do not intentionally withhold that information from newbies. If you see an impending blunder, notify that player unless doing so will significantly harm another player’s position.
05.
Observe rules collectively
If you believe another player forgot an important rule, let them know if it will affect them. If you believe the teacher omitted an important rule, respectfully acknowledge such without condescending them.
06.
Allow for honest mistakes
If someone realizes, soon after finishing their turn, that they forgot a rule or circumstantial bonus that would help them, permit the appropriate beneficial alternative, without insisting a complete do-over.
07.
Random is just random
Do not complain when output-randomness hinders your position. Do not degrade someone else when you feel that they won due to the luck-of-the-draw.
08.
Not everyone's an expert
If there is a well-known dominant strategy, do not intentionally withhold that information from newbies. If you see an impending blunder, notify that player unless doing so will significantly harm another player’s position.
09.
Do not hold grudges
If someone plays well but hurts your position, do not make suboptimal plays in the future just to spite that player. Also, do not intentionally make suboptimal plays for the sole purpose of disproportionately benefitting another player.
10.
Table chatter etiquette
When someone is teaching a game, listen quietly and wait patiently until they finish before asking unanswered questions; do not make unnecessary interruptions, even if you already know the game. In short, allow just one person to teach the game.
11.
Think long = think wrong
Keep pace with other players at the table. Prepare for your turn during that of others. Only on occasion request excess time to think. Observe the reality that a possible “suboptimal” play has low-yield ramifications. Your analysis-paralysis should not be to the detriment of others’ enjoyment.
12.
Cleanliness is key
Do not eat messy, greasy, sticky, or residue-prone foods while playing games from the library. Place open liquid containers away from all game components and where there will not be potential for spills. Keep common areas clean. Make expectorations and sternutations a private and hygienic affair. Wash your hands with soap after using the restroom. At a minimum, bathe daily.
09.
Do not hold grudges
If someone plays well but hurts your position, do not make suboptimal plays in the future just to spite that player. Also, do not intentionally make suboptimal plays for the sole purpose of disproportionately benefitting another player.
10.
Table chatter etiquette
When someone is teaching a game, listen quietly and wait patiently until they finish before asking unanswered questions; do not make unnecessary interruptions, even if you already know the game. In short, allow just one person to teach the game.
11.
Think long = think wrong
Keep pace with other players at the table. Prepare for your turn during that of others. Only on occasion request excess time to think. Observe the reality that a possible “suboptimal” play has low-yield ramifications. Your analysis-paralysis should not be to the detriment of others’ enjoyment.
12.
Cleanliness is key
Do not eat messy, greasy, sticky, or residue-prone foods while playing games from the library. Place open liquid containers away from all game components and where there will not be potential for spills. Keep common areas clean. Make expectorations and sternutations a private and hygienic affair. Wash your hands with soap after using the restroom. At a minimum, bathe daily.
13.
It's pronounced fra-jee-le
A large majority of games in the library come from infinitesimally small print-runs, have cost an immense amount of time and money to acquire, and are quite literally irreplaceable. Treat every game as if it’s the only copy in existence and ensure that others do the same.
14.
Be open to other options
If your group does not share your excitement for a particular game and there’s a collective decision to play something else, be courteous and supportive, so as to foster a positive group experience. When deciding on a game, your opinions should not unduly fluster the group-consensus.
15.
Profanity, vexation, malice
Profanity and vulgar conversations should be kept at an absolute minimum. You shall not be the subject of another person’s discomfort or diminished sense of security, intended or perceived. You do not have the right to disparage others, offensively boast in your superiority, or otherwise humiliate or deride anyone, for any reason.
16.
Have fun
That’s what this is all about, right? Relax, let your hair down, and enjoy yourself. Be social. Engage with others. Let yourself be a beacon of excitement and friendliness to others, and let that be contagious.
13.
It's pronounced fra-jee-le
A large majority of games in the library come from infinitesimally small print-runs, have cost an immense amount of time and money to acquire, and are quite literally irreplaceable. Treat every game as if it’s the only copy in existence and ensure that others do the same.
14.
Be open to other options
If your group does not share your excitement for a particular game and there’s a collective decision to play something else, be courteous and supportive, so as to foster a positive group experience. When deciding on a game, your opinions should not unduly fluster the group-consensus.
15.
Profanity, vexation, malice
Profanity and vulgar conversations should be kept at an absolute minimum. You shall not be the subject of another person’s discomfort or diminished sense of security, intended or perceived. You do not have the right to disparage others, offensively boast in your superiority, or otherwise humiliate or deride anyone, for any reason.
16.
Have fun
That’s what this is all about, right? Relax, let your hair down, and enjoy yourself. Be social. Engage with others. Let yourself be a beacon of excitement and friendliness to others, and let that be contagious.
I hope to make this a place where folks who appreciate these games can come together, relax, and enjoy each other's company without reservation.
-Joshua Acosta
Above all else
At a minimum, it is expected that attendees will be kind to one another, treat library items with attentive care, return games in the same condition as when they were checked out, and conduct themselves in a manner that is respectful to all in attendance.